The heat of the remainder of summer, post a several-week trip to Europe; during a changing of medication, and still pre-surgery.
I Break Horses - Denial
Sitting on my aunty's spare bed post-surgery for a week. Much of this record would influence new Sissysocks material that was put together this year.
Trust - Are We Arc?
Trust - Icabod
Listened to this record countless nights once firmly tucked into bed.
Marissa Nadler - Drive
One of my favourite artists.
iamamiwhoami - Vista
Had to pick a couple from this record, which I would listen to as easy throwaway stuff on my return trip to Europe. This is the poppiest and therefore an easy standout for mine. Happy I bought tickets for my parents to see him in London (Mum in particular likes his stuff).
Morrissey - Staircase At the University
This one stops me and halts my breathing for a moment.
Morrissey - Mountjoy
Zola Jesus again claims the honour of being the artist responsible for the last song I listened to before falling asleep on Grand Final Eve.
Zola Jesus - Go (Blank Sea)
Thom Yorke - Nose Grows Some
Heard this (via the video) for the first time the night after the John Curtin show, immediately after watching/listening to "Thin". Also a good example of the kind of thing that increasingly influenced new Sissysocks material this year.
iamamiwhoami - Chasing Kites
I always like an anthemic piece that's been tempered just enough.
Recycle Culture - AYA
